Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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Spectramac wrote:You are almost there. Just a little more and you are ready for fast progress.
It's almost a dance floor... Shouldn't be too much longer.
- Take off 100% of the decking
- Inspect the platform frame work
- Replace all framing in-question
- Install 100% new decking (water-proof plywood called marine plywood)
- Build exterior walls and roof
- Finish the exterior with the old siding and windows, and entry door
- All plumbing & wiring should be replaced (you don't want plumbing leaks and electrical fires after all this work)
- Finish the inside as desired with new or used cabinetry & appliances.
It will go real fast this way, compared to minimizing the impact of reconstruction. Yes it will cost a lot more, but still very affordable, and timely too.
